It might be surprising in a world full of cushioned trainers, gel inserts, and carbon-plated soles, but one of the best things you can do for your body might be taking off your shoes. Barefoot ...

Today, we're diving into one of the gym's royalty: the Deadlift! This essential exercise works half your body and makes you feel unstoppable. But have you ever wondered if the shoes you're wearing are ...

Like every fitness activity, running has its niches. Some people want to fight for first-place finishes, others cover wildly long distances in ultrarunning and cross country. For diehard minimalists, ...

If you want to improve long-term as a runner and avoid injuries, you need one thing above all: strong foot muscles! Because only ...

Nobody will blame you for not wanting to walk around your gym in socks -- or giving the guys who walk around in socks in your gym a little side-eye. Truth be told, the research on barefoot training is ...

This strength training practice can fortify your feet, but experts warn that it’s not without risk. By Rachel Fairbank About two years ago, Claire Haeuptle, a physical therapist based in San Diego, ...

Barefoot running is gaining attention across the United States among fitness experts, health professionals, and recreational athletes who focus on natural movement, active lifestyles, and smarter ...

Considering dipping your toes in the (somewhat murky) waters of working out barefoot? The decision to lift shod or shoeless can be a confusing one, thanks to an abundance of conflicting messages about ...

There’s dopamine in dirt. While she’s quick to correct herself from a scientific perspective, that’s one of the ways April Pitroff Varellas puts it. “There’s chemicals in dirt that connect to dopamine ...

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